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Evolution Jun 8, 2021

Scientists develop the 'evotype' to unlock power of evolution for better engineering biology

Scientists from the University of Bristol have pioneered a new approach to help biological engineers both harness and design the evolutionary potential of new biosystems. Their concept of the "evotype" lays a foundation for ...

Education Jun 4, 2021

Adapting laboratory techniques for remote instruction

The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to adapt their courses for online learning. Laboratory courses were particularly difficult due to lack of access to specialized equipment for remote learners. To overcome this challenge, ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 4, 2021

The cut and restore protein trick: Self-excising designer proteins

Our proteome is much bigger than our genome because one gene produces several variants of proteins called protein isoforms, whose disbalance is implicated in many diseases. A new bioengineered reporter system developed at ...

Plants & Animals Jun 2, 2021

Mapping Australia's undiscovered biodiversity has big economic benefits

A new report by Deloitte Access Economics has found every $1 invested in discovering all remaining Australian species will bring up to $35 of economic benefits to the nation.

Cell & Microbiology May 25, 2021

Researchers develop algorithm to compare cells across species

Cells are the building blocks of life, present in every living organism. But how similar do you think your cells are to a mouse? A fish? A worm?

Biochemistry May 24, 2021

Bioengineer aims to turn nature's virus fighters into powerful drugs

Among the powerful biochemicals of the human immune system, peptides are one of the best.

Polymers May 24, 2021

Implantable piezoelectric polymer improves controlled release of drugs

Amembrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer's electric potential and slowly release ...

Polymers May 6, 2021

Smart magnetic soft materials to develop artificial muscles and therapeutic robots

Developing a new generation of artificial muscles and soft nanorobots for drug delivery are some of the long-term goals of 4D-BIOMAP, an ERC research project being undertaken by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M).This ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 27, 2021

Exposure to high heat neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 in less than one second

Arum Han, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, and his collaborators have designed an experimental system that shows exposure of SARS-CoV-2 to a very high temperature, ...

Evolution Apr 12, 2021

Animals immortalized in 3D by affordable scanner technology

A new 3D scanner, which photographs small animal specimens in meticulous detail, is also being used to teach computers how to spot and track critters.

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